Autocisterna
A vehicle with a cylindrical tank body designed for the bulk transport of liquids, chemicals, or fuels, referenced in ADR transport documents, dangerous goods declarations, and CMR consignment notes.
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Avvolgitore di cinghie
A manual or mechanical device used to wind and collect strapping material after securing cargo loads, improving efficiency and safety in warehouse and transport operations.
View termBarra di fissaggio
A steel bar designed to connect container lashing equipment, providing additional securing points for chains or rods in vessel or flatbed transport.
View termBarra di traino
A rigid bar used for towing vehicles or trailers, providing a secure, direct mechanical connection between the towing vehicle and the towed unit; subject to ECE R55, SAE J684, and IATA AHM guidelines for airside use.
View termBig Bag
A flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC), usually made of woven polypropylene, designed for storing and transporting dry, flowable products such as sand, fertilizer, or grain.
View termBraga di sollevamento
A lifting device made from wire, rope, or webbing, used for securing and lifting cargo loads by cranes or hoists, particularly in port and vessel operations.
View termCamion a pianale
A road vehicle with a flat, open bed for carrying oversized or heavy cargo, frequently referenced in waybills, CMR documents, and road transport permits.
View termCamion Box
A commercial vehicle with a fully enclosed cargo area (box-shaped body) used for dry freight deliveries, widely referenced in CMR consignment notes and freight contracts for LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments.
View termCamion Centinato
A commercial road vehicle with flexible, retractable side curtains for rapid side-loading and unloading, used for general cargo and referenced in CMR waybills and loading instructions.
View termCamion centinato
A truck or trailer with flexible curtain sides that can be drawn back for side loading/unloading of palletized goods, referenced in European road transport and CMR documents.
View termCamion Frigorifero
A truck equipped with refrigeration units to transport perishable goods under controlled temperature; referenced in CMR waybills, sanitary certificates, and carrier schedules for cold chain logistics.
View termCamion Pianale
A commercial vehicle with a flat, open cargo bed, used for transporting oversized or non-containerized goods; referenced in waybills, CMR consignment notes, and cargo manifests for breakbulk or project cargo.
View termCaricatore a nastro
A conveyor-belt vehicle used at airports for loading and unloading baggage and cargo onto aircraft holds, as specified in IATA Ground Operations Manuals.
View termCaricatore di merci
An airport or terminal equipment used to lift and transfer cargo pallets and containers onto aircraft or vehicles, cited in IATA Cargo-Handling Manuals.
View termCaricatore di pallet
Specialized ground equipment used at airports and cargo terminals for raising, positioning, and loading cargo pallets onto aircraft or trucks, as detailed in IATA Cargo Handling Manuals.
View termCaricatore telescopico
A heavy-duty lifting machine equipped with a telescopic or articulated boom, used in logistics for loading, unloading, and moving bulky cargo at terminals and construction sites.
View termCarrello a mano
A manually operated, wheeled cart designed for moving small shipments, parcels, or packages in warehouses, terminals, or vehicles; regulated under handling equipment standards.
View termCarrello laterale
A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.
View termCarrello picking
A wheeled cart used in warehouses and distribution centers to collect items from storage locations during order picking, streamlining the manual fulfillment process.
View termCarrello portabagagli
A low, wheeled trailer used at airports to transport passenger baggage between terminals and aircraft, referenced in IATA Ground Operations documentation.
View termCarro Cisterna
A rail freight wagon with a cylindrical tank body, used for transporting bulk liquids such as chemicals, fuels, or foodstuffs; referenced in UIC documentation and dangerous goods declarations.
View termCarro Coperto
A rail freight wagon with a fully enclosed structure, used for transporting weather-sensitive general cargo; referenced in rail waybills and UIC documentation.
View termCarro Intermodale
A rail wagon designed for the transport of standardized intermodal containers, allowing direct transfer between ship, rail, and road per UIC and FIATA documentation.
View termCarro Pianale
A rail freight wagon with a flat, open deck, designed for heavy, out-of-gauge, or containerized loads; referenced in UIC documentation, waybills, and terminal loading instructions.
View termCarro Tramoggia
A rail freight wagon with sloped floors and bottom discharge doors, used for transporting and unloading bulk commodities like grain, coal, or minerals; referenced in UIC codes and rail waybills.
View termCassa liftvan
A robust wooden or steel container, often standardized, used for packing and transporting household goods or small freight as a single consolidated shipment.
View termCatena di fissaggio
A high-tensile chain used in maritime, rail, and heavy road transport to secure cargo and containers, providing robust tension and shock absorption.
View termCatene da neve
A traction device consisting of metal links fitted around the tires of trucks, trailers, or other road vehicles to improve grip on snow and ice, required by road transport regulations in winter conditions.
View termChiatta da carico
A flat-bottomed vessel used for transporting heavy or bulk cargoes, often on inland waterways or for ship-to-shore operations, documented in waybills and port clearance documents.
View termChiattone fluviale
A vessel designed for cargo transport on inland waterways such as rivers and canals, referenced in FIATA documents and national water transport legislation.
View termCinghia a cricchetto
A heavy-duty tie-down device with a ratcheting mechanism, used to secure cargo to transport platforms, vehicles, or containers; essential for compliance with cargo securing regulations in road, sea, and air freight.
View termCinghia di Carico
An adjustable, high-tensile webbing strap with a buckle or ratchet, used to tightly secure cargo to pallets, trucks, containers, or ULDs for safe transport.
View termContainer Aperto
A general term for containers without a fixed roof, including open-top and open-side containers, used for oversize, heavy, or irregular cargo that cannot fit standard containers.
View termContainer Cisterna
A cylindrical, intermodal ISO container used for the safe transport of bulk liquids, gases, and powders under regulated conditions, built to UN portable tank standards.
View termContainer Frigorifero
An insulated, temperature-controlled ISO shipping container equipped with a refrigeration unit for transporting perishable cargo such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
View termContainer Open Top
A shipping container with a removable roof or tarpaulin, used for oversized or bulk cargo loaded from the top; referenced in carrier instructions and B/L documentation.
View termContainer Piattaforma
A reinforced flat platform without side or end walls, used to transport oversized, heavy, or unconventional cargo that cannot fit in standard or closed containers.
View termContainer Secco
A standardized shipping container with solid walls, roof, and floor, used for general cargo in intermodal transport; referenced in carrier schedules, B/L, and ISO 6346 standards.
View termCulla per fusti
A metal or reinforced frame used to support cylindrical drums horizontally for safe storage, handling, decanting, or loading operations in warehouses and transport terminals.
View termCuneo fermaruota
A wedge-shaped block placed against a vehicle's wheel to prevent accidental movement during loading, unloading, or parking; required by port and airside safety regulations.
View termEuropallet
A standardized wooden pallet measuring 1200×800 mm, compliant with European Pallet Association (EPAL) specifications and widely used for unitizing cargo in road, rail, and intermodal transport.
View termFasciapallet
A mechanized or manual device used to wrap palletized goods tightly in stretch film to stabilize and protect cargo during storage and transportation.
View termFlat Rack
A container platform with fixed or collapsible end walls, used for transporting heavy, oversize, or awkwardly shaped cargo that cannot be loaded in standard containers.
View termFusto
A cylindrical container, usually made of steel or plastic, standardized for storing and transporting liquids or powders, with capacities typically of 200 liters, and compliant with UN marking for dangerous goods.
View termGabbia per pallet
A secure, metal cage designed to fit on top of a pallet for storing, stacking, or transporting loose or irregular cargo, widely used in warehouses, air cargo, and customs storage.
View termGabbia roll
A mobile metal cage or frame with wheels, used in logistics to transport and secure parcels or loose items inside warehouses, distribution centers, and delivery vehicles.
View termGancio a forcella
A U-shaped hook with a pin or bolt across the opening, used in lifting, rigging, and load securing systems for easy attachment to chains, per EN 1677 and ASME B30.10.
View termGancio di traino
A towing device fitted to vehicles or trailers, designed for secure coupling to a tow bar or trailer tongue, in compliance with ECE R55 and SAE J684 standards.
View termGru da magazzino
An overhead or gantry crane system used inside warehouses or distribution centers for lifting, moving, and precisely placing palletized or bulk goods within storage areas.
View termGru da piazzale
A large crane located in container yards or terminals, used to lift, stack, and move containers or heavy cargo between storage areas and transport vehicles.
View termLivellatore di banchina
A mechanical or hydraulic platform used to bridge the gap and compensate for height differences between a loading dock and a truck or container floor, ensuring safe and efficient loading/unloading operations.
View termMacchina fascettatrice
A mechanized device used to wrap, tie, or strap multiple items together into a single manageable bundle, commonly used for cargo, packages, and warehouse materials before shipping or storage.
View termMetaniera
A specially constructed vessel for the bulk transport of liquefied gases such as LNG and LPG, documented in hazardous goods manifests and subject to IMO/IGC Code.
View termMinipala
A compact, engine-powered machine with lift arms used for a variety of loading and material handling tasks in warehouses, depots, and terminal yards; notable for its ability to turn by skidding.
View termNastro trasportatore
A continuous moving conveyor belt used for automated transfer of cargo, baggage, or goods between different points in warehouses, terminals, or production lines.
View termNave da carico
A general term for a vessel, usually seagoing, designed to carry all types of non-passenger cargo, referenced in bills of lading and international shipping contracts.
View termNave Feeder
A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.
View termNave frigorifera
A cargo ship equipped with refrigeration units for the transport of perishable goods under controlled temperature, referenced in carrier documents and perishable cargo manifests.
View termNave portarinfuse
A merchant ship designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo such as grains, coal, ore, and cement, referenced in marine shipping contracts and cargo manifests.
View termNave trasporto auto
A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel designed and constructed to transport automobiles and other vehicles, referenced in shipping manifests and customs declarations.
View termOrder picker
A powered industrial truck or manually operated equipment used to lift personnel for retrieving or placing items on high storage racks in warehouses.
View termPallet di Contenimento
A secondary containment pallet designed to catch leaks or spills from drums or IBCs, compliant with environmental safety regulations for hazardous liquids storage and transport.
View termPetroliera
A vessel specifically constructed for the carriage of liquid petroleum products in bulk, regulated by IMO and referenced in bills of lading, charter parties, and SOLAS documentation.
View termPiastra di Carico
A flat metal or heavy-duty plastic plate used for distributing loads or bridging gaps during cargo transfer, loading, or unloading in logistics operations.
View termPiastra di grillo
A steel plate with holes or lugs, designed for the attachment of shackles or other securing devices, used in rigging and lifting operations, compliant with EN 13889 and IMO Lashing Guidelines.
View termPortacontenitori
A seagoing vessel specifically designed to carry standardized shipping containers under international maritime transport, as documented in bills of lading and carrier contracts.
View termRampa di carico
A fixed or mobile inclined surface used to bridge the height difference between loading docks, vehicles, or containers for safe and efficient transfer of cargo during loading and unloading operations.
View termReach stacker
A large vehicle with a telescopic arm designed for handling and stacking shipping containers in ports, rail terminals, and container yards, enabling efficient container movement and storage.
View termRete di Carico
A webbed net made of high-strength fibers, used to secure loose or irregular-shaped cargo on pallets, ULDs, or inside aircraft holds and trucks.
View termRimorchio Dropdeck
A semi-trailer with a deck that drops below the height of the tractor unit for extra vertical clearance, used for tall or heavy freight as specified in manifests and special transport permits.
View termRimorchio merci
A wheeled, unpowered vehicle towed by a truck or tractor, designed for transporting freight or containers overland as part of multimodal logistics chains.
View termRimorchio Stepdeck
A semi-trailer with two deck levels (lower rear deck and raised front deck), designed for transporting tall or oversize cargo not permitted on standard flatbeds. Cited in cargo manifests and road permits.
View termSacco di Stivaggio
An inflatable bag made from paper, plastic, or composite materials, used to secure and stabilize cargo in containers, trucks, or railcars by filling voids and preventing load shifts during transit.
View termSerbatoio IBC
Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tank is a standardized, reusable container, usually made of plastic or metal, used for the transport and storage of bulk liquids and semi-solids, especially chemicals and food products.
View termServizio Road Feeder
A road transport service integrated with air cargo operations, used to move air freight between airports and off-airport locations under an air waybill, typically for connecting flights and consolidations.
View termSlip Sheet
A thin, flat sheet made of fiberboard or plastic, used as an alternative to pallets for unitizing cargo, moved using push-pull attachments on forklifts.
View termSollevatore a vuoto
A mechanical device that uses suction technology to safely lift, move, and position heavy or awkward cargo, often used for fragile or high-value goods in logistics operations.
View termSollevatore per fusti
A manual or powered device designed for lifting, transporting, rotating, or pouring drums (barrels) in warehouses, factories, or on transport vehicles, regulated by EN 1757-3 and OSHA standards.
View termStraddle carrier
A specialized vehicle used in ports and container terminals to lift, carry, and stack containers by straddling them, allowing for flexible yard management and quick turnaround.
View termTranspallet
A manual or powered wheeled device used to lift and move pallets over short distances in warehouses, terminals, or transport vehicles; recognized under EN 1757-2 and OSHA standards.
View termTrasportatore portatile
A mobile conveyor belt system used in warehouses, terminals, and loading docks to move bulk or packaged goods efficiently between locations, often used for temporary or flexible operations.
View termTrattore da piazzale
A specialized vehicle designed to move semi-trailers within cargo yards, ports, or distribution centers, facilitating the internal transfer and positioning of trailers for loading or unloading.
View termTrattore terminale
A purpose-built tractor for moving semi-trailers within freight terminals, ports, and intermodal facilities, also known as a yard truck or shunt truck.
View termTrave di sollevamento
A load-spreading lifting device used with cranes to distribute the weight of heavy or large cargo across multiple points, preventing damage and ensuring safe handling, per ISO 17096 and port equipment standards.
View termTreno di carrelli
A series of baggage or cargo dollies coupled together to form a train, towed by a tractor for efficient bulk transport of containers, ULDs, or baggage at airports and logistics terminals.
View termTunnel termoretraibile
A heat-based conveyor system used in packaging to apply shrink film tightly around goods, commonly for grouping smaller items or securing products during shipping.
View termTwist lock
A mechanical locking device mounted on a container ship, rail wagon, or truck chassis, designed to secure ISO containers in place by twisting action, complying with ISO 1161 standards.
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